THE PATRIOT PARENT CONNECTION
2021-2022: Eleventh Edition - Week of October 18
Please remember that we have early release on both Wednesday and Thursday this week, followed by a student holiday on Friday. Please make sure your student is aware of their afternoon transportation on these days.
Below are some pictures from several of the great events our Patriots showcased their athleticism and talent in last week. We are so proud of them!
Sincerely,
Amanda Thrower
Principal
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
October 19: LMS Football v Lakeside @ SFHS (7:00 kickoff)
October 20: North United Wellness Wednesday
October 20 - 21: Early Release
October 22: Student Holiday
October 23: Robotics Competition @ Otwell Middle School
October 29: Halloween Dress Up for a Cause
November 10: North United Wellness Wednesday
November 11: Veteran's Day
November 11 & 12: LMS Musical Theater performs Totally Red (7:00 in LMS Cafeteria)
November 13: Robotics Competition @ Piney Grove Middle
November 13: FCS One Acts Festival @ FoCAL Center; 8 AM - 5 PM
November 22 - 26: Thanksgiving Holiday
CHANGES TO 1:1 CHROMEBOOK PLAN
Unfortunately, we are having to make some changes to our 1:1 Chromebook initiative. We have had a significant number of dropped/damaged devices, at a rate that we cannot continue to fix or replace. The new plan will not entail a single Chromebook issued to each student. Thus, if your student has a personal Chromebook or laptop that they would like to bring from home, they are welcome to do so. We strongly suggest a case and/or drawstring bag for transporting from class to class.
RECOGNIZE A LIBERTY STAFF MEMBER
We invite you to "shout-out" Liberty staff members who are making a difference and carrying out the mission, vision, beliefs, and commitments of Liberty Middle School!
Please submit your recognitions HERE. Thank you for supporting the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff!
SPLOST INFORMATION
The November 2, 2021 1% Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax or SPLOST for Schools is an opportunity for Forsyth County voters to continue the current sales tax for another five-year period or when a cap of $300 million is collected in order to:
- Continue to make payments on voter-approved Bonds ($50 million),
- Complete maintenance and life cycle projects at existing schools,
- Build one new elementary school, which will be a replacement and larger school for Midway, our second oldest school in the county,
- Fund safety, STEM, fine arts, CTAE/College and Career Development, special education, technology, transportation, and athletics,
- And to purchase land.
SPLOST is not a property tax. It is charged on goods purchased in Forsyth County regardless of where the purchaser resides.
As you know, Forsyth County Schools’ student enrollment has increased 43% over the past decade. To meet the needs of our students, voters have approved various referendums.
We encourage you to be informed on this issue and to share the information with others. The district has posted a flyer, video, and more information at www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/splost. Advance voting is October 12-29. Times, dates, and polling places are also located on this website.
GET YOUR FOOTBALL TICKETS!
Our mighty Patriots secured their place in the semifinals this week! Please come out on Tuesday to support our football players and cheerleaders as we take on the Lakeside Lions!
South Forsyth High School
Kickoff @ 7:00 P.M.
All tickets are digital again this year. Purchase yours ahead of Tuesday's game at the link below:
CFA CHICKEN BISCUITS FOR SALE EVERY THURSDAY
PTSO NEWS
Please continue to help us increase our PTSO participation as we work to support the students and staff this year through teacher grants, school projects, staff appreciation events, and much more! Click HERE to fill out the membership form. Membership is $35 and can be paid via cash, check, Venmo, or Paypal:
Venmo (@LibertyMS-PTSO)
PayPal (libertyms.ptso@gmail.com)
Purchase a birthday gram locker for your student! Our PTSO will decorate your student's locker on the first school day of their birthday month. Click HERE to place your order, and then submit $15 via Venmo or PayPal:
Venmo (@LibertyMS-PTSO)
PayPal (libertyms.ptso@gmail.com)
STAY CONNECTED!
Make sure you have a Parent Portal account with an active email address.
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/libertyms
Location: 7465 Wallace Tatum Road, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 770-781-4889
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyMiddlePatriots
Twitter: @LibertyMDL